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Eatontown delays hearing, vote on new zoning ordinance
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Concerns and questions surrounding a new ordinance that would change current zoning at the Monmouth Mall has caused a public hearing to be pushed back to allow more time to examine the full impact the change could potentially have on the site and neighboring community. The ordinance,…
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Celebrate Library’s Centennial with a community service collection
To celebrate Long Branch’s Main Library’s 100th year serving the community of Long Branch, “100 things” will be collected each month to donate to community organizations. For the month of March dry snacks (chips, nuts, granola bars, jerky, etc.) will be collected for military personnel stationed abroad. All items will be donated to Eagles Up!…
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Metuchen’s Preschool of Rock sets album release party
Michael & The Rockness Monsters will present an album release party of original kids music from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 19 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The cost is $10; children under 1 free; all families receive a full-length Michael & The Rockness Monsters CD. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2494538 or at…
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Trio indicted for 2011 murder, home invasions
A Monmouth County grand jury returned a 15-count indictment on March 14 charging three people for their respective roles in three 2011 home invasion robberies, including one that led to the murder of a Freehold Township man, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Ellis W. Goodson, 38, of Neptune, Ranu Sinha, 36, of…
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Falcons’ Mazurkiewicz thrives as leader from behind the plate
By Jimmy Allinder It’s never been about her when it comes to what Angela Mazurkiewicz considers to be her most memorable moments as a softball player for Monroe Township High School. The senior catcher is one of the leaders of a team that comes off back-to-back-to-back Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division titles and considers…
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Performers of the Week
The winter season is coming to an end soon but some local athletes continue to shine. Kelly Campbell hit five three-point field goals on her way to scoring a game-high 20 points as St. John Vianney’g girls’ basketball team routed Immaculate Heart, 72-31, to win its second straight NJSIAA Non-Public A state title at the…
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Plumsted board introduces $24.5 million school budget
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – The Plumsted Township School District Board of Education has introduced a $24.5 million budget to fund the operation of the K-12 school district during the 2016-17 school year. Residential and commercial property owners in Plumsted will be asked to pay a total of $12.4 million in property taxes…
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Mister G to perform March 27
The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will host Mister G in concert at 11 a.m. March 27 at 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. The Latin Grammy nominee will perform songs from his “The Mitzvah Bus” album. Mister G is a leading figure in the world of children’s music. The cost is $10 per person. For more…
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